Packing Up For Literacy: Literacy Mentors

Subject Area(s): English Language Arts, MathematicsOccupational Area(s): Enterprise & Innovation, Human & Social ServicesEssential Question: How can we help students enjoy and improve their literacy through the creation and sharing of Literacy Backpacks?

Through this project, students will learn how to perform a home energy audit, calculate the differences in energy efficient products, and then create an awareness campaign (e.g., print, wiki, video/audio podcast) in order to inform their peers on how to save energy.

Developing Natural Resources in Alberta

Subject Area(s): English Language Arts, Sciences, Social StudiesOccupational Area(s): Communications Technology, Environmental Stewardship, Primary ResourcesEssential Question: How can we balance the needs of the environment while developing our natural resources?

Students will take on the role of an Alberta energy company, a community organization, an environmental advocacy group or a government committee studying energy use. They will then research and prepare a presentation about how much resource development will be allowed.